General Abdourahamane Tchiani, wey be the leader of the military junta for Niger Republic, don talk say none of the three Sahel countries – Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso – wey recently withdraw from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), get plans to come back or seek re-admission to the regional bloc.
For one interview wey General Tchiani get with newsmen for Niamey, he talk say the junta dey stand by their decision say dem no go return to ECOWAS, and dem get issues wey concern how the bloc dey handle crucial supplies and financial assets.
General Tchiani still talk say the junta no go release the ousted president, Mohammed Bazoum, wey dem detain after the coup wey happen for July 26, 2023.
E come talk say despite concerns about security, trade, and socio-economic activities, the country get confidence to handle these challenges after dem withdraw from ECOWAS.